M4.6 Depth: 136.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Potosí, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 16:09:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Potosí, Rivas (Nicaragua) on August 2, 2026 at 16:09 UTC. At around 137 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

136.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-02 16:09:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Rivas

City

Potosí

Source

usgs

Coordinates

11.57920, -85.89780

Temperature

30.7°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

136.5 km

136.5 km — deeper than the regional average (102.3 km)

Regional average: 102.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.

Near the boundary Panama ↔ Caribbean · about 114 km away

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